How To Fix a CEILING CRACK So It Will Not Come Back!

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if you do the same thing but make the opening round, you will eliminate future stress cracks from 90 degree corners.

Wow! I thought I have seen a lot over the years but this video is a first. Cracks are more common today than ever today, and there are many reasons. Homeowners should look at their ceiling before they or any trades people such as electricians, solar people, cable people etc. enter the attic. If the crack wasn't there before they went up there, the homeowner can call them out on it. Paul, your video is great. Show the complete fix just to give people a better understanding that what you just did looks like an easy fix, but it takes a lot of time and money to complete the entire fix. Thanks for the video.

Paul Thank You! I've used all of these tricks, including FibaFuse Tape, Hot Mud, and All Purpose Joint Compound. I have been able to fix ceilings all over the house. You are a true pro and a great teacher.

Great video. I've used this method before and always had good luck with it. But about 15 years ago, I set out to fix a 10' long crack in my living room in which a board would never have fit. This crack was common to all the condos in my complex and was probably the result of the long span of the 2X12s that held up the ceiling. I ended up drilling holes all along the crack and injecting expanding foam into each one until I saw it oozing out a little from the neighboring holes (making sure to put a tarp underneath the catch the drips). Once the foam had hardened, I taped and mudded the crack & holes, then skim coated the whole ceiling. It's been fine ever since.

20yrs plus plasterer here and I have never seen that before, cracked ceiling I'd have removed whole board to joints patched it in and skimmed whole ceiling, good job well done sir 👏 👍

Good job. I’ve done this hundreds of times, and never had a problem.

Very helpful; especially the explanation of how to mix the mud. Also I liked the tip about keeping the piece that we cut out, to reuse later. Thank you.

Thank you sooooo much for doing this video. There is no joist on one side of the crack. So glad to try this.

Thanks! I just fixed a crack on the garage ceiling and I did it the hard way 🤦 but know I know.👍👏👏👏

This was amazing! I was asking myself why so many screws and you answered it as I was thinking it!!! Thanks Paul

Neat trick with the furring strip. I did not realize that with fiberglass tape you have to use setting.

Nice! I look forward to applying your technique.

Hey I saw one guy who uses a cake mixer blade for mixing hot mud it works great give it a try . I bought one a DG and cut it off to fit the drill cant beat it for mixing

Excellent video. I have done it this way before.

Wow I have those Crack from falling fountain I need to find somebody that knows how to do that. Thanks for sharing!!!

Watching from Canada's West Coast. Thanks for making this 🍻

Excellent idea. I never thought about it.

Best tip so far. Thanks buddy

Thank you! After fixing this crack several times I’m crazy frustrated and wishing I had listened closer when my grandfather explained drywall to me. I will let you know who wins: the crack or me!